Microwave displays the message "door" when programmed and start button is pushed. It will not start. This is a microwave in an electric combination oven/microwave.
This indicates the door is not latching. The simplest fix is if it really isn't closed, and simply pressing on the door does the trick. Not so lucky? Latch mechanism itself may be dirty and not latching. Try cleaning it with standard spray kitchen cleaners and a good scrub, followed by a toweldry. Still no good? There's often an electronic interlock-- a place outside the latch, perhaps along the face of door, which must contact the body of the microwave oven. Again, try cleaning all possible contact areas. No? OK: microwaves are designed not to run without a tight seal to prevent emissions. perhaps the seal itself is damaged. Finally, and most unhappily, and expensively, the electronics module in the combo unit is shot. If the appliance is under warranty you're in like flynn; if it's relatively new but not under warranty, call the Whirlpool service 800 number and very politely but firmly remind them that this is really quite a new unit and certainly their products aren't meant to fail so soon... and surely they have a service bulletin because this can't have just happened to you... This will usually result in (oh happy day!) a free service call or (more common) a deal to sell the part at half price. Better than nothing!
I had the open and close door warning too. I used a can of compressed air to clean the connections, and suddenly everything worked just fine. I am guessing the latches were dirty and not connecting properly.
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SOURCE: My Whirlpool microwave gold start
This
is usually caused by either a bad door switch or a loose door switch
mount, which are pretty simple problems to fix.
Door switch
or mount trouble can be caused by slamming the door or by opening the
door while it's cooking without hitting the Stop pad first.
There are
plastic mounts inside the microwave which hold the door switches and
onto which the door latches lock when you close the door.
The screws on these mounts may be loose. If they get too loose, the switches will not be activated properly.
Sometimes it's
a broken tab on the switch holder, allowing the switch to rotate just
out of position. This tab can be hard to see, since it is under the
bottom edge of the switch.
If you or someone you know decide to look
into it, we have critical information on safety, disassembly and door
switches at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa:.
You can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here.
There
may also be a "mini-manual" hidden inside the unit behind the control
panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is very helpful when troubleshooting & testing.
If you only need a switch, you can order a universal type from us for $5 postpaid.
We're happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.
SOURCE: Whirlpool RMC275PD microwave won't start
I would first suggest unplugging the oven for a few minutes to give it a reset. On Whirlpool brand microwaves, you will hear a series of beeps when you hit START if one of the following is true: - the control panel is not programmed correctly - the door is not shut - there is a problem with the door latch system - there is a problem with the control panel If you do not have your owner's manual, you can download it here: http://www.whirlpool.com/custserv/literature_search_results.jsp?searchTerm=RMC275PD#literror It doesn't sound like the control panel is locked. When the control panel lock is activated, you will see "Loc" and a lock symbol in the display and only the clock, timer, and oven light will operate. If that does not solve the problem, then you have oneof the other problems as listed above. If you need further help, please reply / add a comment here.
SOURCE: I have a Whirlpool GMC305PDS07
Sorry to read about your problem, I hope this helps you out.
sound like you have a defective door closed switch
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SOURCE: whirlpool gold microwave Model GT4176SPS1.
Sounds like you just need to adjust the latch assy, usually two screws you
can loosen behind console and push latch assy up as hi as you can and
tighten screws, sw replacement is a good idea too. There are three screws in
assy. Take vent grill off, two screws, and it exposes screw holding
console, pop console up and latch assy is right there to left.
Keep in mind that the door latch probably broke or one of the keepers that hold it in place broke so now
the button no longer releases the door. If you remove the upper grill
and then the control panel (one screw on top then slide it up) you
should be able to see what is happening. But if the
latch is broken or out of position, then the interlock switches will not
be closing, the microwave will not heat. Check in THIS LINK the possible part replacement: appliancepartspros.com/part_id=3776470
The door switch is another common problem. This switch is
activated by the latch, and if it is broken the switch will not allow
the oven to work.
Keep us updated.
SOURCE: The microwave display shows "Door" and it won't
I could have been more specific with a model number, but if this general answer doesn't do the trick, feel free to contact me with your full model and specific symptoms here.
It's usually a bad door switch or door switch mount. My helpful text file on door switches is here.
You can find
helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full
model number from the tag on the oven here.
There
should be a "mini-manual" (tech sheet) hidden inside the unit
behind the
control panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is
very helpful when troubleshooting, testing, and locating
components.
At
our Web site, we have a video
available showing how to remove a typical
over the range control panel assembly in under 5 minutes.
If it's one of those overdesigned Whirlpools, it can be one of many components. See the example photo at the bottom of this reply.
We're
happy
to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating
of our answer.
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